Key players: Andre Barrett averages 17.8 points and over four assists a game. Barrett scored 22, Thursday, in a 75-60 win over Rider.

Previous game: St. John's point guard Marcus Hatten netted 25 points in the first 32 minutes, finishing with 31 for the game, as the Red Storm topped Seton Hall 74-66, Saturday. It was the Big East opener for both teams.